Sixth Cycle: February 15 - November 15, 2025
Orientation
Suggested Topics
1. Introductions
Introduce yourself and your experience.
Discuss current field of practice and professional interests.
Why did you choose occupational therapy?
Discuss why you want to be a part of the Occupational Therapy Mentorship Program.
2. Identify Goals and Objectives
3. SOAR Analysis
4. Career Goals
The same goals document format used for the goals and objectives of the TNOTA mentorship program might also be used to structure a discussion around career goals.
5. Work Life Balance and Burnout
6. Self Care
What does your self-care routine look like?
Do you have any recommendations for maintaining a self-care routine?
8. Common Diagnoses and Treatment Ideas
What are the 3 most common diagnoses you treat?
What are your “go-to” treatment activities?
Do you have specific resources for planning therapy sessions?
What CEUs have you taken to advance your treatment ideas?
9. Documentation and Reimbursement
10. Interprofessional Collaboration
11. Supervision and Collaboration
12. Communication
What have you found to be the most beneficial way to communicate with your clients/patients?
What recommendations do you have for initiating difficult conversations or discussing difficult topics?
How do you navigate a conversation where you disagree with another member of the client’s interprofessional team?
What suggestions do you have for when communication with the client is limited (e.g. non-speaking or do not wish to speak)?
13. Conflict Resolution
- What is the best way to handle a conflict when you disagree with another member of the client’s interdisciplinary team?
- What is the best way to handle a disagreement in treatment options between a client and a loved one?
- Does occupational therapy have a role in conflict resolution as a means to increase engagement in occupations (e.g. social participation, work)?
14. Difficult Conversations with Patients, Families and Co-Workers
15. Diversity and Inclusion
16. Review a Research Article or Evidence-based Research Discussion
17. Case Study
18. Continuing Education
19. Resume Building
20. Interview Preparation
21. How to Use Social Media
How can social media be used as a professional development tool in OT practice?
How can you maintain HIPAA/FERPA compliance while continuing to use social media as an OT student or practitioner?
Social media may be considered an occupation to some populations. How can you incorporate social media as an occupation into OT interventions?
What are the potential benefits and consequences of using social media in OT practice?